The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) reports that the increasing urbanisation of South Africa’s rapidly growing population is a significant factor impacting the risk of wildfires. They explain: “More and more people, assets and infrastructure are placed on the boundary or interface between developed land and fire-prone vegetation – what we call the […]
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As the digital landscape evolves, voice search is emerging as a critical component of online search behaviour. “With the proliferation of new technologies like smart speakers and virtual assistants, optimising content for voice search is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity,” says Jacqueline van Rooijen, Business Growth Consultant and Director at Ycagel. The Growing Importance […]
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Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today announced Pranay Ahlawat as its first Chief Technology and AI Officer (CTAIO). Reporting to Rajiv Kottomtharayil, Chief Product Officer, Ahlawat will oversee Commvault’s product vision and development lifecycle, focusing on helping customers advance cyber resilience, including through modern AI […]
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The Wealth On Wheels (WOW) initiative was launched at the recent Southern African National Transport Conference (SATC) in Pretoria. This initiative, led by the Eastern Cape Transport Tertiary Cooperative Limited (ECTTC) – the business arm of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), in partnership with Ecentric Payment Systems and FORUS Digital, aims to revolutionise […]
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AHI Carrier South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent Mlangeni to the role of Sales Engineer – Carrier. Vincent Mlangeni brings extensive expertise to his new position, having completed his trade as a Refrigeration Mechanic (Industrial) and pursued various HVAC-related training. He has accumulated valuable experience in designing air handling, package units, […]
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Leisure vehicle, golf cart, turf and landscaping equipment supplier, Smith Power Equipment, is making the ordering of parts and spares even easier with the introduction of high-tech logistics systems including artificial intelligence modelling that will ensure parts are easily available anywhere across the country. Newly appointed Parts Manager for the leisure and landscaping division, Andre […]
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A point of sale, commonly referred to as POS, is a vital cornerstone of any retail business, regardless of whether it sells products or services. However, a misunderstanding of the definition of POS sees many small and medium-sized retailers fall into the trap of buying a payment acceptance terminal as opposed to investing in a […]
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The rapid pace of technological advancement, globalisation, and changing market dynamics are reshaping the world of work and the skills needed to remain relevant. What’s the most important skill right now? The ability and willingness to adapt to changing rules. This includes the ability to think differently, to do differently and to connect and engage […]
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Honoured as Top Tech Innovator at the 2024 Wired4Women awards, redAcademy founder and MD Jessica Hawkey is driven by an unrelenting drive to work towards closing the skills gap in South Africa. In doing this, she hopes to play a part in shifting the scales in the highly imbalanced ecosystem of off-shoring work, essentially taking […]
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I struggle to tell a leopard from a cheetah. I have no idea if the rhino is black or white, because both look grey to me. And I am not sure that I will ever get excited by spotting a bird, blue crested or otherwise: unless it’s a vulture and it’s fighting with a hyena […]
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